Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2023
Date of Public Notice Event: November 27, 2023
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In the Matter of the Application of O&G Industries, Inc., Appealing from the determination of the Town Zoning Enforcement Officer that O&G Industries, Inc. Has Not Engaged in Mining Activities on Its Properties (Tax Parcel Nos. 208.-1-14.100 & 207.-1-24) for a Period Exceeding Two Years, and That Its Right to Conduct Mining on Its Properties as a Valid Nonconforming Use Has Expired
Zoning Board of Appeals Case No. 03 OF 2023
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on the O & G Industries, Inc appeal on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:05 p.m..
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, the Public Hearing will be a hybrid meeting accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The meeting will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below).
Under consideration is an application and appeal by O&G Industries, Inc., referred to hereafter as the “Applicant” or “O&G”, from a determination of the Town of Ancram Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), initially dated May 31, 2023, and later confirmed on July 29, 2023, finding that the Applicant had not conducted mining activities on its Properties for a period of more than two years, and because of that, it has lost its nonconforming status to continue to mine on its Properties.
The Applicant is the owner of certain adjacent real properties in the Town of Ancram, located on the east side of County Route 22 south of Boston Corners Road, identified by Columbia County Tax Map Parcel Nos. 208.-1-14.100 and 207.-1-24, which the Applicant refers to as the “Boston Corners Mine.”
The Applicant submitted a Notice of Appeals on July 26, 2023, in response to the May 31, 2023 ZEO Determination and on September 18, 2023, in response to the June 29, 2023 ZEO Determination. In its appeal, the Applicant is requesting that the Zoning Board of Appeals make a determination “that O & G’s Special Use Permit, Town of Ancram Permit Number ‘Renewal 17-13’ was duly approved by the Town of Ancram Planning Board on December 7, 2017, and remained in full force and effect during the 2017-2022 SUP Permit term” and “Finding Appellant’s Boston Corners Mine was an approved special permit use and ‘deemed conforming’ to the extent of its NYSDEC MLRL [New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Mined Land Reclamation Law] approved mining plans during the 2-17-2023 SUP permit term pursuant to the provisions of Town of Ancram Zoning Law Article VI.”
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Zoning Board Clerk (contact information below).
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so. Comments may be made in-person at the meeting, via Zoom, via email, or by regular mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (518 329-6512 ext. 205), email (zoningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ancram Town Hall).
- Hoffman,
Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk
2024 Final Budget Public Hearing
Date of Public Notice Event: November 16, 2023
Town of Ancram 2024 Final Budget Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Final Budget at 6:45 pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502. Proposed 2024 salaries for elected Town Officials are budgeted to increase by on average 3.3% to the following amounts: Town Board members $3305; Town Supervisor $5675; Town Justices: $6325; Town Clerk: $36,775; Town Highway Superintendent: $69,500. The 2024 Final Budget will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be circulated to the Ancramemail list.
Public Hearing on Local Law #6 of 2023 (Zoning Amendments)
Date of Public Notice Event: November 16, 2023
Town of Ancram Public Hearing on Local Law #6 of 2023 (Zoning Amendments) – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law #6 of 2023 (Zoning Amendments) at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502. Background materials related to Local Law #6 of 2023 and a draft copy of Local Law #6 of 2023 will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be available in the Town Hall conference room.
Meeting of the Ancram Fire District Commissioners
Date of Public Notice Event: October 17, 2023
Notice is Hereby Given the October 2023, meeting of the “Ancram Fire District Commissioners” of the Town of Ancram NY, will be held on October 17, 2023, at the following location, The Ancram Fire Company Commissioners office, 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502.The meeting will start at 7 PM.
Also Notice is Hereby Given the Ancram Fire District Commissioners will be conducting the 2024 Ancram Fire District Budget Hearing at the Commissioners Office, Ancram Fire House, 1306 County Route 7, Ancram NY 12502, at 6:30 PM on October 17, 2023.
This notice is being given to the media pursuant to the provisions of Public Officers Law & 104 and Town Law Section 181.3(a),
By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ancram Fire District
Thomas R. Dias
Secretary of the Ancram Fire District
2024 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing
Date of Public Notice Event: October 19, 2023
2024 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing – The Ancram Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 Preliminary Budget at 6:55 pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 CR 7, Ancram NY 12502. Proposed 2024 salaries for elected Town Officials are budgeted to increase by on average 3.3% to the following amounts: Town Board members $3305; Town Supervisor $5675; Town Justices: $6325; Town Clerk: $36,775; Town Highway Superintendent: $69,500. The 2024 Preliminary Budget will be available from the Ancram Town Clerk, will be posted on the Town website at www.ancramny.org and will be circulated to the Ancramemail list.
Public hearing on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Date of Public Notice Event: September 7, 2023
TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration is the application for Subdivision of parcel ID #196.-1-28.111, owned by Green Hill Farm Holdings LLC, the parcel is located at 1675 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The Applicant seeks a minor subdivision of 4 lots.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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J. Hoffman,
Planning Board Clerk
Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Public Hearing on August 28, 2023 at 7PM
Date of Public Notice Event: August 28, 2023
TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED DAWNING FARM AREA VARIANCE
1095 County Route 27A, Ancram, NY, 12502
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.
Under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals are two Area Variance applications in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel IDs: 196.-1-5.112 and 196.-1-48. The parcel is owned by Dawning Farm LLC. The parcel is located at 1095 County Route 27A Ancram, NY, 12502.
The Applicant seeks an area variance of 95 feet from the 150 foot buffer from all streams in Article V (A) (3) (c) (1) in the Town of Ancram Zoning Law. The Applicant seeks to construct a driveway within the buffer.
Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).
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Zoning Board of Appeals Second Alternate
Date of Public Notice Event: August 8, 2023
Town of Ancram Public Notice
Zoning Board of Appeals Second Alternate
The Ancram Town Board seeks applicants who are residents of the Town of Ancram to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as the second alternate member.
The Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meets on the last Monday of each month on an “as needed” basis.”
The ZBA has the authority to hear and decide appeals from decisions of Town officials charged with the enforcement of the zoning ordinances of the Town, to interpret the zoning ordinances and to grant Area and Use Variances, as well as add stipulations to such variances.
The term of office is five years.
All ZBA member training and other requirements also apply to alternate members.
As the second alternate, you will attend all ZBA meetings, and you may participate in ZBA deliberations, but may not vote unless a regular ZBA member and the first alternate are unable to serve because of conflicts of interest requiring their recusal.
As the second alternate, you will be given preferential consideration for appointment to the ZBA as a regular member in the event of ZBA member resignations requiring both the first and second alternates to be appointed to the ZBA.
To be considered for an appointment as the second alternate, please send your resume and an email outlining your background and interest in serving to Ancram Town Supervisor Art Bassin at abassin@ancramny.org no later than Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Applicants will be interviewed by members of the ZBA, which will recommend a candidate for appointment by the Ancram Town Board.
Public Hearings on July 20, 2023 prior to Ancram Town Board Meeting
Date of Public Notice Event: July 20, 2023
Local Law #3 of 2023
Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:45 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law # 3 of 2023: Establishing Income Levels For Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption. A copy of the proposed law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Local Law #4 of 2023
Disabled & Low Income
Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:50 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law #4 of 2023: Establishing Income Levels For Disabled And Low Income Real Property Tax Exemption. A copy of the proposed law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Local Law #5 of 2023
Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Workers Property Tax Exemptions
The Town of Ancram Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm at the Ancram Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public comment in regards to proposed Local Law #5 of 2023: A Local Law of the Town of Ancram, County of Columbia Providing Real Property Tax Exemptions For Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Pursuant to Section 466-A of the Real Property Tax Law. A copy of the proposed local law can be found on the town website, www.ancramny.org, or viewed in the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours.
Planning Board seeks Alternate Members
Date of Public Notice Event: June 28, 2023
Ancram Planning Board seeks Alternate Members
The Town of Ancram seeks applicants to serve on the Ancram Planning Board as alternate members.
The term of office is five years.
All board member training and other requirements apply to alternate members.
Candidates with an agricultural background will be given preference for appointment as an alternate member of the Planning Board.
Applicants with land use planning experience, familiarity with site plans, engineering and architectural drawings and scales, the construction industry, or the construction design profession, will also be given preference.
As an alternate, you will attend all Planning Board meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month, and you may participate in Planning Board deliberations, but may not vote unless you are designated to replace a regular Planning Board member because of conflicts of interest requiring their recusal.
As an alternate, you may be given preferential consideration for appointment to the Planning Board as a regular member in the event of Planning Board member resignations.
To be considered for an appointment as an alternate, please send your resume and an email outlining your background and experience in agriculture, land use planning and zoning to Ancram Town Supervisor Art Bassin at abassin@ancramny.org.
Applicants will be interviewed by the Planning Board, which will recommend candidates for appointment by the Ancram Town Board.
